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The Forrest City times., 1887-11-19
Tho Message Was Rushed.

Any man whose business makes him use the telegraph to any extent knows how peculiarly the thing works and how often it takes diplomacy to ac- complish anything with operators. A Chicago broker tells an odd experience he had in West Bend. Wis. He was there to consummate large land deal, in which large sums were involved. One night about 9 o'clock he wanted to send long and import ant telegram to his principals. There was no telegraph office except at the railway station. There he was told that the operator was up town. After long search the broker found a man who said be guessed the operator could be found in Jake Browns saloon. The broker went to the saloon. The operator was one of poker party.
 No use," said he, tits after hours and ain't going back to the office"
 The broker said something about Jay Gould-Colonei Clowry-reporting the affair-guessed he'd go to the office next time
 Then the operator weakened. He called the broker aside and told him he was in a box. He was the banker of the game, had been losing, and had overpIayed himself. He didn't have money to redeem the cheeks he had issued and he must not leave the game until he had .sNYon himself out.n This rather amused the broker, who lost no time ia buying all the outstanding checks. The operator was not sorry to he relieved from his distress, and the important message WIS rushed"
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-19
Rnne Tn-nny.

In Rome new city has been erected on the Quirinal, huge squares, with rectangular streets are intended by their names to render homage to the great deeds Of the founders Of Young Italy. On the Quirinal, fortunately, with the exception of the baths of Diocletian, there has been little to destroy, and as at least 200,0O9 have been added to the population since Rome was made the capital, this con- geries of brick and rubble must be en- during. Now there exists two distinct cities, as there are two distinct, soye- reigns, in Rome, and three Romes-the Rome of the Vatican, the Rome of the Quirinal, the Rome of the Forum and Palatine. If GiDbon had arrived in Rome at the present time and found himself landed at the Central station we should not have enjoyed his vivid impressions of hts first visit to the spot ''where Fully spoke and Casar fell"
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-19

I've young girls were walking down Chestnut street in Philadelphia. One was a native of the Quakertown, the other visitor from a large western city. They had been schoolmates and had both eagerly looked forward to this visit as great pleasure in their lives. But they did not look now as if it was pleasure.
 The hostess was naturally anxious that her friend should see her native city in it's best light But the friend was resolved not to be dazzled by any thing ''these eastern people" had to l show.
 There, Jenny, are our public build ings," pointing to huge pile of white marble.
 Jenny gave them nasty, indifferent glance. ''Why they're not finished. Surely I heard they were begun years ago."
 You can't build palaces now by rubbing on an old lamp" said Hettv rather crestfallen. We do it. almost in night, without a lamp. The courthouse in Blank | City was built in three months, and it is magnificent! Some people think it the most correct Grecian building in l the country
 This is the mint" said the Phil adelphian presently. Shall We go l inP'
 'I don't care to. I've been in the one in San Francisco. This is only q | branch of that, l believe.
 Il don't know said Hetty. with a | dejected face. How dim the electric lights make tho gas seem! They re l lighting the streets early to-day
 We had electric lights in Blank City long before Philadelphia! No body with us uses gas now. Do you have it still in your house"
 Yes, I'm afraid we do. How did | you like that gentleman who called this afternoon. Jennya He is great | fayorite here.'
 "Ahr with an amused. contemptu- ous smile. Your Philadelphia young men are very stiff and dull, are they notP I don't know, I'm sure; but that is their reputation through the ountry."
 Hetty made no reply. She stopped 1 in a moment before long. low brick | building. Here is something. at least, which Blank City has not" she sad. with a sharp tone in her usually sweet voice. The hall in which the Declaration was signed"
 ''Ohr' the stranger exclaimed with interest, but recalling herself in q mo- ment It's battered old place" she remarked. 1 should think that Phila- delphia might keep the steps scrubbed. anyway" After going through the building. however. she complained that the "Philadelphians showed bad taste in restoring it and keeping it in such finical order"
 Jenny's visit lasted for two weeks. She was not asked 10 extend l.
 ''She has become thoroughly disa- 1 greeable, wrote her friend To q class mate. ''I never want her to come l again"
 The guest went home. disappointed. She had lost her anticipated pleasure. ] and lost her friend. "But those c ty people could not show oa to me!'' she said. and that triumph probably paid her for her chagrin and distress.
 Who has not struggled under the weight of such visitor? Their fault is not so much lack of tact and good breeding as that pure seihShness which nurses their own petty vanities, to. tally regardless of the feelings oi others. = KeHtfs Ce',..:a,.Snioa
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-19
SET IN DIAMONDS,
Charlotte NJ. Braemo.
CHATTER L.-CoSrrNuEp. l.

What should she do? Of all the del- emmas of her life this was to her tbe
 greatest. She had asked for time 10
 think, but clear and distinct thoughts
 would not come to her She recoile d from proclaiming herself to be Phpbe Askern, yet If she denied 1t all the mysteries that now puzzled her bu,- band and child remained unsolyed: if she admitted It, they might increase. In the midst of her chaos of thougt she heard the clear, sweet voice of the duchess saying:
 "You need have no fear in telling me the truth. If you are indeed Phoebe Askern, no matter what you may have done, for my dear mothers sake, you shall be forgiven, and taken care of so long as you live. 1 will see to that n.y. self When those dreary five years are ended, l will find you quiet, pleasant home, &rG be kind toyou as long as you live; but tell me the truth; relieve my suspense and anxiety. can not te!t you what relief it wodld be to me If If you would speak frankly and trust me. l would not own this to every one,
 but l have n strange idea that the spirit of my mother is unquiet and lowering around me. l dream of he, all night, and think of her all day. It seems to me as though she haunted me, and urged me to have this mystery explain cd"
 Slowly the white face was raised and turned to her; there was such fear. such wander, such reyesence in the eyes that Durcy Este had said were like wet violets, that the duchess was silenced, She spoke slowly also, this unhappy lady who was known as num- Der forty-four.
 "I have thought" she said, "as clearly as my dazed brain will allow me to think, and the result must be silence, eternal silence. | can say no more. l can not tell you whether l am Phoebe Askern or not. can neither affirm nor deny. Let me-" she cried |passionately, "let me pass from your life. Let me go out. into the shadows and be forgotten, the greatest kindness Shat you can do for me is to go away and forget me. You have a hundred Bares, hundred interests, a hundred |Pleasures, let them fill your mind and let your heart forget ne. 1 have only Ecome as a shadow over the brightness Epf your life. 1 belong to a troubled |Gream of robbery and ingratitudc. |5Ieave me and forget me, if you have Eany pity left for me.''
 And after that passionate appeal, Mrs. Grey stood with folded hands |gazing into ths beautiful young face.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-19

A STORY QUITE IMPOSSIBLE TO UNDERSTAND.
 "I will go and see her myself" said Lord stair, when his daughter had given him a full description of her in- terview with BIrs. Grey. 1T must see her, for it is a story quite impossible to understand"
 II do not think she will see you" re- piled the duchess; ''when l mentioned II to ger she almost died Ci sgitatioa.n Y
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-19
SOD BLESS HER.
ras Ns-ma

9ne CsSYfna. 1.-the muses ofMelody, Language and Love, Should meet tn a solemn convention, And pass resolutions recorded above, To obey every wish could mention, Iwould ask them to write me 6 short, simple song,
 With pretty refrain to attend is, Then sealed with sentiment loyal and strong. To the girl that love would send It. And what is the story the muses shah tell In this song to my hearts gentle captor9 Shall H breathe In soft rhyme the sophistioai spell
 That allures the young sense. 70 rapture, An, mol never weakness nor folly shall dare In passionate words to address her Three words sent to Heaven--God bless beri
 WADE ELLIs.
The Forrest City times., 1887-11-19
THIS GOOD OLD STANDBY

' fIs1 GVSD SLO o HHD sccomplshes for everybody exactly what is claimed ori Cae of tho for the great popularity Of the Mustang Liniment is found in its universal applicability. Everybody needs such medicine. The Iunibcrman needs it in case Of accident The Housewife needs 1t for generalfamiy use. The cnnaIcr needs It for his teams and his men The Mechanic needs it always on his work bench.
 The Miner needs 1t in case of emergency.
 The PianceF needs ii-caa't get along without it rbe Farmer needs it in his house, hls stable. and hIs stock yard.
 The Steamboat man or the Boatninn needs 1t In liberal supply ancat and ashore.
 The Horsc-faneier needs it-it is Dis best friend and safeas reliance.
 The stock grower needs it--it will says Sli-i thousands of dollars and world of trouble.
 The Railroad man needs 1t and will need i, % long as lls life ts round cf accidents and dnsers The sarlkweodsnRn needC st. There is nofhs ing Ike it as an aatidote for tho dangers Co life, limb and comfort whicll surrOund the pioneer.
 The Merchant needs 1t aoont his store among his employees. Accidents will happen. and when these come the Mustang Eminent iswanted at once. Keep n Bottle nthe House. Iris the best of economy.
 Keep a Bottle in the Factory. i'simnediate use i case of accident saves pain and loss of waes Keep R Bottle Always ia the stable for ase uhcc wanted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
A Civil service Bomb.


From Washington Letter to the Baltinl6re
american.
The Civil Service Commission have a
bomb which they are preparing to throw,
which will cause CONSERVATION in every
department in this city. For months
complaints have come to them that there
are daily appointed in the departments
IN the classified service-men who have
not passed civil service examinations,
and who are let in by the back door, as it
we're, and who are gradually promoted to
higher places without further eXamina-
ton, as required by law. The commission
are now about ready TO stop this thing,
and developments OF the most disastrous
kind will be shortly forthcoming.
MIR. Edgerton, the President OF the
board, said tonight that the power of the
civil service was growing every day, and
it was making itself felt. "There are at
present many who try to ignore US, but
their time is coming, and very shortly,
too. Developments are about TO be made
which will affect every department in this
city. The commission has a list so long,"
and he extended his hands about yard
apart, ''Of names of officials and clerks In
the classified service, and we are about
to ask the heads OF the departments how
came they there. Every man who has
gotten into the service IN places
under the civil service law since
1888, when the law was passed,
bas had his or her record examined,
and we have discovered whether he or she
passed an examination. If they got in,
all right, well and good; If not, they are
on our list. What do we propose TO do?
WHY this: Every one OF these clerks who
got in by influence or by violation Of the
law will be removed or ordered out. How?
Why, we will order, as we are permitted
by law, that their pay shall be stopped.
We send an order to the Secretary Of such
and such department to stop the pay OF
such and such an official, as he has re-
celved his place by violation OF the stat
utes, and that ends It. The clerk cannot
get his pay. If he does, the Secretary is
responsible for the money so paid"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
The National Drill.


The success OF the proposed national
drill from May IS to 80, including COM
binatIon parade Of the National Guards
men ana the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, is already assured. Tue cash prizes
VIII aggregate $4,000, besides which
there will he stands OF cOlors, gold silver
and bronze medals and plate trophies.
Thirty-slx States are represented in the
applications already received. The
grounds for the camp are the monument
grounds, lying around the Washington
monument. and the drill ground is the
beautiful level eclipse lying just south OF
the Presidents mansion, known as the
White lot. This level plain, one-halt
mile in circumference, Will be fenced
IN, and stands sufficient to seat from 3d.
600 to $4,000 persons will be erected.
Here daily during the time OF the
drill will be held contests 70 prove the
excellence Of the citizen soldiery In in
fantry, artillery, cavalry aud zouaye
tactics Among the champion crack
companies SO far formally entered are the
Montgomery Greys, Vicksburg S0uthrens,
81. Paul Company ID, Indianapolis Light
Infantry, San Antonio Rifles, Richmond
Greye, Milwaukee Light Horse, Atlanta
Rifles, Company b Twenty-third New
YORK Regiment, Lomax Rifles, the Mus
catines Of Iowa, the famous Houstons,
the Chickasaws. Louisville Legion, Mont
gomery True Blues, the Lynchburg
Home Guards and the Troy ( N. y Citi-
sen-' Corps. brigade from Virginia,
regiments and battalious from North
Carolina, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, Ken
lucky and Rhode Island are informally
entered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
A Splendid Grocery Stand and q
Comfortable Residence.
c. H. DOrSett. AuGti0neer.

WIN offer at the Court House on TUESDAY,
April 5. 1881. during the usual hours OF sale,
The eastern portion OF Lot No. 81 Choctaw
Ward, having frontage OF 47I& feet on Sims
street. and depth of 50 feet.
The improvements consist OF large and
well arranged store and four large rooms
convenient for housekeeping: also a kitchen
IN the ward. The house Is well and substan-
TALLY built and ia an exceedingly cosv
and comfortable house. As a business stand
10 Is located IN very populous neighbour hood,
Whero competitlon 10 not as great as in other
portions OF the city. A good cash business
can be done at this stand.
From investors tina should receive good at
tentlon, Ae good tenants can readily BIO had
for the property.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

was only gained after Father
Chapelle had received letter from the
Podestad family upon the subject. The
reasons for the change are not known, but
it is supposed TO have grown out of the
discovery that Mrs. Wright was a widow
at the time of the second marriage.
Nine. Pedestal Is still young, and when
her period OF mourning expires will un-
doubleday become prominent in social
diplomatic circles. How her claim to the
property OF her late husband can be made
good. however. is not vet made clear.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
nRnnri, ON Itch -

though on Itch" cures skin humors,
eruptions, ring worm, letter, salt rheum,
frosted feet, chilblains, itch. ivy poison,
barber's itch. soc. jars.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

Delicate diseases, as nervous debility
and premature weakness, however in
duced, radically cured. Send 10 cents in
Stamps for treatise. Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, 500 Main street,
Buffalo, n, Y,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

Corrects offensive odors at once. Com.
plete cure OF worst chrome cases; also
unequaled a. gargle for diphtheria, sore
throat, foul breath. 600.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
For Central Railroad Employees.
A BRICK STORE AND RESIDENCE
In the Western Portion
FOR SALE AT AUCTION
C. H. D6rSett, AuCtiuneer.

WIN offer at the Court House on TUESDAl
April ;, 1887, during the usual hours OF sale,
Lot No. 20 w alton w ard and I'm proyements.
situated on the corner OF Stewart and Wilson
streets.
The improvements consist OF a two-story
brick dwelling aud store, with large out
building. The premises have frontage of
about one hundred feet on Roberts street and
about one hundred and thirty on Wilson
street. large amount Of this space is va
cant, giving ample room for other buildings
An examination OF this property will favor.
ably impress investors with It's possibilities
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, 1ies, ants,
bedbugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack
rabbits, sparrows, goDhers. 1bc. AT drug
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
BnarOtne.

DOARDING.-No. Is AbercOrn street De
ID sirable suite of rooms; second floors en-
suite or sngly; vacant drst OF April.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
pb0tngrapl1D.

wv ANTED. every body TO know WILSON'S
w is headquarters for Fine Cabinet Photo
graphs; family groups and life-size heads az
recJ from the negatives. Cabinet Photos price
three dollars and ilty cents dozen. j. n.
WILSON, q Bull street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

EOR SALE, the property on corner of Con-
L gress and Montgomery streets, known as
the Seeman's Bethel. This is a rare opportu
nifty TO purchase "A building suitable ior Il
mission church or library nall or il could be
converted into dwellings. Terms easy.
ROBT. Ii. TATEM, Real Estate Dealer, Bay
Street,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

NOR SALE.-One choice lot COX O5 on Duffy
L street. between Dray;On and ADercOru
streets. southern front. Apply to 4 OBERT
H. TATEM. Real Estate Dealer and Auc-
tioneer, lS6 Bay street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

NOR SALE, Laths, Shingles, Flooring,
Il Ceiling, WeatherboardIng and Framing
Lumber. Ofilce and lard Taylor and East
Broad streets. Telephone No. 2ll. REP
PARD co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
For Sale.


nor SALE, three residences on Gordon
Il street. one on Barnard street and one
fronting Park Extension. ROBERT II.
TATEM Real Estate Dealer.
nor SALE, one lot on Bolton street, be-
i tween Lincoln and Habersham.
ROBERT II. TATEM. Real Estate Dealer.
nor SALE, two small iron combination
Il safes. G. II. DORSETT.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

NOTICE.-We are ringing the bell again:
~ that excellent OYSTER soup and Goldfish
balls to-day at DAN QUINAN'S, 3 Bull
street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

WEAK. undeve oped parts of the body en-
w larged and strengthened. Fun partcu-
lars sent Jsealedl free. ERIE MEDICAL CO.,
Buffalo. N. 7.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

A SMALL LOT Of soiled Buggy Harness.
"A Trunks and Bags at cost. Garden Hoe
a. Toe. per foot. NEiDLINGER " RABUN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

IN H. RETURN Tubular Boiler for sale
~ cheap. GEO. X. LOMBARD CO.,
Auuu.ta. tn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
Mtierellanrnu8. 4,

WILL be sold at-uctlon on the premises
w IN East Savannah. on saturday, March
70. one house and lot. ROBEHr ii. TATEM,
Llcennpd AncLiOnrer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

DOLTs, nuts and lag screws made BY G. X.
- LOMBARD q CO., Augusta, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25
SayiertlIa,tromo l1assts.
Rooms 10 Rrnt.

JNOR RENT, one floor on Drayton street
l. near BroughtOn. Apply to ll6 Broughtoi
street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

ECEIvED this day the finest selection OF
IL Cloths for Spring and summer Suite.
Gail and make your selection. Fat guaran-
iced GAZAN, Bull and Broughton.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

DAIR So II. ?. Double Engines cheap. GEO.
l. II. LOMBARD q CO.. Augusta, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-25

NOR RENT OR SALE, the grocery store
II now rented bv +. Y. HAM, at the corner
Of Charlton and Whitaker streets; possession
given MAY lat. Apply TO JOHN SULLIVAN,
at store 1873 Congress street.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1887-01-13
REAGAN'S FATAL BATH.
why tho Congressman DIdn't vote
In the Tariff Bill,

The bath which Congressman Reagan
treated himself to last Saturday is liable
to have q serious effect. lie is candi-
date for the United States Senate, and in
the fight between him and Senator
Maxey, is very bitter. The Texans are
free traders to man, and are not noted
for their attachment to hydropathy. Mr..
Reagan says that when he went down to
the basement of the capitol to make his
weekly ablution in the Government bath
tub, he inquired at the clerks desk when
the vote on the tariff bill was likely to
come up, and was told he would have an
hour to spare. He was absent from his
seat less than three-quarters OF an hour,
and the whole thing was over. The
questions he will have to face are First,
what was he taking a bath Tor so near
the beginning of the season? Second,
why does he bath at the expense OF the
Government, using soap and towels that
were paid for with money wrung from
the taxpayers? Third, is it becoming q
great anti-monopolist to have himself
rubbed down by colored man, whose
salary is also paid by the taxpayers, es-
pecially when bill to reduce taxation IS
being voted upon? Mr.. Regain will find
it hard work to satisfy the horny-handed
ranchmen OF Texas on these points. lie
was sent here to watch the interests OF
the toling masses and instead of prac-
ticing Jeilersonian simplicity, he baths
in II marble bath tub, with perfumed
soap and embroidered towels, like Syb-
aritc.